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Normal West pulls out a new trick in Class 6A playoff decision over Pekin
By Maria Gonzalez
Illinois State men's basketball travels to Purdue for another challenge
Maria Gonzalez
Maria Gonzalez
Sports Reporter · Bloomington, IL
Born and raised in Bloomington, Maria is a passionate sports journalist with a degree from Northern Illinois University. She has covered the local high school sports scene for over 8 years and previously wrote for the Peoria Journal Star, bringing a fresh energy to sports reporting in the area.
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"I want to get better. That's why we schedule games like this," ISU coach Ryan Pedon said of Monday's 7:30 p.m. (Central) game against national powerhouse Purdue at Mackey Arena.
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